The black stallion and Flame

Walter Farley

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The black stallion and Flame

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Walter Farley

Reading Level 6-7 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: the Black stallion has landed on a mysterious island where another powerful stallion named Flame rules. They’re the only two kings of this wild place, but before they can battle, something even more dangerous appears. What happens next could change everything, but that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and survival through the story of two wild stallions stranded on a remote island. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it features mild peril and animal conflict without graphic content. Parents can expect an engaging adventure centered on nature and animal behavior.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

165 pages
ISBN
9780679820208
Pages
165
Publisher
Yearling
Published
1991
Type
Fiction
Lexile
920L

Genres

Subjects

HorsesBlack StallionChevauxRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse